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Cing Goes Bankrupt

Gloomy economical times have led to the early check-out of Hotel Dusk developer Cing, who recently filed for bankruptcy having amassed debts of over ¥200m (approximately $2.2m or £1.3m.)

Despite releasing several critically-acclaimed titles, including Hotel Dusk follow-up Last Window and the Another Code series, as well as co-developing the masterful Little King's Story, it seems the developer couldn't keep its head above water and has sadly closed its doors.

We here at Nintendo Life hope the staff of Cing find their way back on their feet in no time.

I never finished Hotel Dusk. I suppose I should get around to that. As much as I wanted to love it, it fell a little flat to me at times, compared to the great humor and puzzles of classic point-and-click games. However, it was certainly a unique entry on the DS, and something I wish other developers would be brave enough to explore.

Oh frack. I'm sorry to hear/read that. They make some imaginative and high quality stuff. I actually really respect their work. These bad economic times suck razor blades. I hope any workers laid off are able to find new jobs soon.

It's a shame their games never had a big audience, I became an instant fan after playing Hotel Dusk and have been following them ever since. I really hope they can survive this somehow and continue making games, even if its not for Nintendo consoles.

No way. So last window will just fade away then? this is a text heavy game so it really needs paid staff to localize. Fan based localizations seem to take years. That's really sad, their games were so good and just with us waiting for the next installment, I hope there's some way to get it done.

Well, Cing wouldn't have been localising the game anyway but it does throw open questions of who owns the IP rights now. Nintendo have published many of their games in the past so if they've already begun translation (which I'm guessing they have) this hopefully won't jeopardise its arrival in the West.

Another Code was the reason I bought a DS, I played the Wii sequel over a weekend loving every minute, Hotel Dusk has one of the best art styles ever on the DS and Little King's Story (although I haven't finished it yet) is one of the most charming games on the Wii. I was greatly looking forward to the Hotel Dusk sequel and Again that was due to be released later this year. The saddest story for me so far this year (and that includes Activision being douches)

NOOOOOOO. i never played any of the ds games since i don't own a ds. however Little King's Story was one of my favorite games so far this gen. Anyone who helped to make that game possible should be doing amazing, not going bankrupt. there's no justice in this world. hopefully they can make a comeback, i don't even care if they only make ds games again, they deserve to do well.

That's really sad, but I can't help but wonder if it isn't partially their own fault for not releasing their games everywhere. I'm still mad North America didn't get Trace Memory 2. Can't even import it since it's on Wii instead of DS.

I really hope Last Window manages to find its way out West, but I doubt it. Here's hoping the folk in the company find new jobs fast, though.

Man, this is extremely sad news. I loved Little King's Story and Hotel Dusk. I was really looking forward to seeing The Last Window and a sequel to Little King's Story but now that may never happen. It really sucks when good game companies like this go under and crappy ones like Activision thrive.

@15The ugly truth is that I'm a bit worried for Retro. Yes, Nintendo owns them, but two of their creative directors (Mark Paccini and some other guy) moved on supposedly to EA and their head art guy passed away. Every member counts imo.